Pumping Iron
“Mind and body.”
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
Your rating
Your review
Part of Pumping Iron Collection
3 films
Cast
19 people
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self
Known for
The Terminator
Predator
Lou Ferrigno
Self
Known for
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Mike Katz
Self
Serge Nubret
Self
Also in
The Professional
Petit déjeuner compris
Franco Columbu
Self
Known for
The Terminator
Conan the Barbarian
Ed Corney
Self
Ken Waller
Self
Also in
The Incredible Hulk
Kill the Golden Goose
Robbie Robinson
Self
Marianne Claire
Self
Roger Callard
Self
Also in
Red Heat
Foxcatcher
Bud Cort
Self
Known for
Harold and Maude
The Little Prince
Jimmy Williams
Self
Known for
Samurai Cop
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
George Butler Director · Robert Fiore Director Charles Gaines Writer
Budget $1M · United States release January 18, 1977 · Produced in United States
Box office
Budget
$1,000,000
Production
White Mountain Films
Production
Rollie Robinson
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Czech · English · French · German
Release dates
Australia · January 18, 1977
Theatrical
United States · January 18, 1977
Theatrical
Denmark
March 13, 1978 · Theatrical
France
June 29, 1977 · Theatrical
Germany
January 18, 1977 · Theatrical
Italy
May 9, 1986 · Theatrical
Japan
December 13, 1986 · Theatrical
Netherlands
January 14, 2004 · Physical · DVD
South Korea
April 14, 2016 · Digital
More from George Butler
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Pumping Iron
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.